1099. Kenneth Strickfaden. Set designer and electrical special effects creator (1896–1984) whose work appeared in more than 100 films and television shows including Frankenstein, The Wizard of Oz, and The Munsters. Original unsigned pencil sketch of a “Resonarium” on an off-white 7.5 x 5 lightly-lined sheet. In fine condition, with some mild toning and a few creases. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
“I am asking you…to accept the attached token as an expression of gratitude for your valuable 17-year work for the benefit of the Theater” 1100. Konstantin Stanislavsky. Printed
TLS in Russian, signed “K. Stanislavsky,” one page, 7.5 x 9.25, Moscow Arts Theater letterhead, no date. Letter of gratitude. In full, “Due to the 35th anniversary of the M. Gorky Moscow Arts Theater of the Union of SSR and according to the Regulations on the Seagull Badge, approved by the Central Executive Committee of the USSR,-I am asking you, for myself and on Konstantin Sergeyevich’s behalf, to accept the attached token as an expression of gratitude for your valuable 17-year work for the benefit of the Theater, which is so close and dear to all of us.” Boldly signed at the bottom by Stanislavsky and Vl. Nemirovich-Danchenko. In very good to fine condition, with two small tears to the uneven right edge, one affecting the end of Nemirovich-Danchenko’s signature, and a few small creases. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
1102. Frank Sutton. Actor (1923–1974) best remembered as the gruff Sgt. Carter on the classic Gomer Pyle TV series. DS, seven sides of four pages, 8.5 x 11, July 25, 1969. One year agency agreement between Sutton and the Mishkin Agency for a standard ten percent commission. Signed on the last page by Sutton. In fine condition, with a staple hole to top left corner and a few scattered creases. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
Uncommon portrait of the legendary screenwriter-turned-director 1101. Preston Sturges. Academy Award–winning American director and screen-
writer (1898–1959) best known for his fast-paced, cleverly scripted screwball comedies. Scarce vintage matte-finish 7 x 9 photo of Sturges looking particularly stern, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “For Alexis Pillet from his affectionate friend—Preston Sturges, Hollywood–1942.” In very good condition, with lightly trimmed edges, a small corner crease, and scattered silvering to background and image. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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